Chiefs Chiefs' Timid, Depleted Offense Needs to Wake Up Ahead of Divisional Round - Page 16

oaklandhater · 01-09-2016, 08:03 PM

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2...visional-round

n paper, the results from their Saturday Wild Card victory over the Houston Texans indicate that the Kansas City Chiefs are a force to be reckoned with entering the NFL's Divisional playoffs.

The Chiefs, after all, are coming off a 30-0 first-round win, extending their winning streak to 11. On the road against a division winner, that sure looks impressive.

Most lopsided road playoff wins
Year Game
1940 Bears 73, Redskins 0
1968 Colts 34, Browns 0
1987 Vikings 44, Saints 10
2015 Chiefs 30, Texans 0
1975 Cowboys 37, Rams 7
1978 Cowboys 28, Rams 0
1943 Redskins 28, Giants 0
Pro Football Reference

But don't be fooled, because this was the type of game in which the real winners were the rest of Kansas City's competition in the AFC.

The Chiefs were actually extremely lucky that the Texans didn't show up on Saturday.

Houston's best defensive player, J.J. Watt, wasn't a factor even before leaving with a groin injury, the Texans turned the ball over five times, and the Kansas City offense was buoyed by a way-too-easy 106-yard kickoff return to start the game.

Quarterback Alex Smith didn't have to break a sweat.

Against the Denver Broncos or New England Patriots, he won't be so lucky.

The Chiefs offense—which scored two touchdowns against a toothless Texans defense in the second half but went out of its way to keep Houston hanging around before that—lacked energy before and after losing star wide receiver Jeremy Maclin to a knee injury in the third quarter.

That injury looked serious, which means Andy Reid's team—already without stud running back Jamaal Charles and starting center Mitch Morse—may not have its regular-season touchdown leader the rest of the way.

They're not out of hope. Kansas City's opportunistic defense—which ranked third in football in terms of points allowed in the regular season—still had to unwrap the gifts Texans quarterback Brian Hoyer was throwing their way.

According to the ESPN broadcast, this was the first shutout we've had in the playoffs in a decade and the third-most-lopsided playoff road shutout win in NFL history.

Worst home playoff passer ratings this century
Quarterback Year Rating Result
Brian Hoyer 2015 15.9 Lost to Chiefs
Shane Matthews 2001 17.9 Lost to Eagles
Donovan Mcnabb 2003 19.3 Lost to Panthers
Matt Cassel 2010 20.4 Lost to Ravens
Rich Gannon 2000 22.0 Lost to Ravens
Pro Football Reference

But Smith will have to do more next Saturday, and he'll likely have to do it without his only receiver who had more than two touchdowns this season.

Against Houston, especially in the first half, we saw far too many of those overly-conservative, short-of-the-sticks third-down plays the Chiefs have become famous for. And it was a flawed performance beyond that.

Smith missed on a wide-open deep ball that should have been a first-half touchdown and had an uncharacteristic interception in the first quarter, and they also settled for long field goals rather than gambling on 4th-and-1 twice, which actually defies logic and precedents and can cripple an offense under more difficult circumstances.

Next week, they'll undoubtedly face more difficult circumstances.

You'd be crazy to argue that a team that hasn't lost since the middle of October can't rise to that occasion, but Saturday's performance wasn't nearly as impressive as the final score might indicate.

"Confidence and momentum are real", Smith told Evan Washburn on CBS Sports following the game. And on Saturday, confidence and momentum were enough to beat a Texans team that did everything in its power to lose.

The Patriots will likely have more than 112 net passing yards next week, and it's been seven years since New England has turned the ball over as often as Houston did Saturday.

Denver's dominant defense will likely feast on an offense lacking its best two players, and the Broncos have lost just three home playoff games since 1997.

Pick your poison.

Hate to rain on a parade 22 years in the making, but if the depleted Chiefs want to keep rolling and resisting the law of averages, they'll have to be much better in the Divisional Playoffs.

Sandy Vagina · 01-09-2016, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by vailpass

The fact you think this is even a ****ing possibility says all that needs to be said about you.

says just as much about you as well. Brainwashed.. locked in... slave.. why? cuz mommy and daddy told you who to like? cuz geography forced your impressionable hand?

that's your story... doesn't mean it's everyone else's...

**Mav** · 01-09-2016, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

Neil Smith was one of my favorite players.

When he left for the Broncos, he was dead to me.

I didn't follow him.

You're a ****ing idiot.

Nah. Well maybe. But so are you. You have made so many ****ing reeruned assumptions tonight to last a life time. So that makes us even huh?

vailpass · 01-09-2016, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Mav

Well I got news for you. Your respect is something I'd never crave. So now that we have that settled. Feel free to move along.

You claimed to be a Niner and a Browns and a Chiefs fan so far during your life. It's not my respect for you that you should be contemplating, it's your own...

**Mav** · 01-09-2016, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by vailpass

You claimed to be a Niner and a Browns and a Chiefs fan so far during your life. It's not my respect for you that you should be contemplating, it's your own...

I have my own respect and I know my reasoning for the decisions I made. I'm not a 49ers fan. Haven't been since I came here. No one gives a shit why I'm here or why I decided to become a Chiefs fan. And why it matters at all to you is hilarious.

And I've NEVER claimed to be a 49er fan since I've been here. Browns, Chiefs? Sure. Just so you get your facts right.

**DaneMcCloud** · 01-09-2016, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Mav

Nah. Well maybe. But so are you. You have made so many ****ing reeruned assumptions tonight to last a life time. So that makes us even huh?

Convincing yourself that it's "normal" to follow a player and abandon a team is one thing. It's needy and reeruned but whatever.

But to follow that player to his new team AND post on that team's fan site, especially after your identity has been exposed, especially on porn sites, is just nothing less than stupid.

Good job.

**DaneMcCloud** · 01-09-2016, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Mav

I have my own respect and I know my reasoning for the decisions I made. I'm not a 49ers fan. Haven't been since I came here. No one gives a shit why I'm here or why I decided to become a Chiefs fan. And why it matters at all to you is hilarious.

And I've NEVER claimed to be a 49er fan since I've been here. Browns, Chiefs? Sure. Just so you get your facts right.

You and "Sandy" are sad and pathetic.

**Mav** · 01-09-2016, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

Convincing yourself that it's "normal" to follow a player and abandon a team is one thing. It's needy and reeruned but whatever.

But to follow that player to his new team AND post on that team's fan site, especially after your identity has been exposed, especially on porn sites, is just nothing less than stupid.

Good job.

What? Rivals team site? What are you talking about? And that was three years ago and the thread with all my personal info is gone and has been for a long time. Lol.

**Mav** · 01-09-2016, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

You and "Sandy" are sad and pathetic.

Great. Because I soooo crave your acceptance Dane. You the guy who is always at it with someone. Yes. Please Dane, for the love of God accept me.

......

Please?

Sandy Vagina · 01-09-2016, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

You and "Sandy" are sad and pathetic.

Yeah, I'm all about enjoying the Chiefs win tonight.. no matter all your horseshit..... and you are all about talking about "us" and how the Chiefs got problems.

Yeah... someone's sad and pathetic. Figure it out... then shoot self in head.

**Mav** · 01-09-2016, 10:22 PM

And Vailpass and Dane, you're both on ignore so squabble on . Go Chiefs!

**DaneMcCloud** · 01-09-2016, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Mav

Great. Because I soooo crave your acceptance Dane. You the guy who is always at it with someone. Yes. Please Dane, for the love of God accept me.

......

Please?

More bullshit.

**Mav** · 01-09-2016, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Sandy Cheeks

Yeah, I'm all about enjoying the Chiefs win tonight.. no matter all your horseshit..... and you are all about talking about "us" and how the Chiefs got problems.

Yeah... someone's sad and pathetic. Figure it out... then shoot self in head.

It's not even worth it. That simpleton has to have someone to scream at.

**DaneMcCloud** · 01-09-2016, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Sandy Cheeks

Yeah, I'm all about enjoying the Chiefs win tonight.. no matter all your horseshit..... and you are all about talking about "us" and how the Chiefs got problems.

Yeah... someone's sad and pathetic. Figure it out... then shoot self in head.

**** off and kill yourself.

Die with a broomstick handle up your twat.

**DaneMcCloud** · 01-09-2016, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Mav

It's not even worth it. That simpleton has to have someone to scream at.

Hey, the 49ers fans stick together!

Unity among fake fans!

Sandy Vagina · 01-09-2016, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Mav

It's not even worth it. That simpleton has to have someone to scream at.

It's definitely "not worth" anything..but I'm bored enough.. and the Chiefs WIN makes their words completely impotent... I am HIGH ON LIFE, as I bet you are... so tonight? I can easily suffer fools.

01-09-2016, 08:03 PM
oaklandhater future chiefs fans Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: oakland california Casino cash: $5888993	Chiefs' Timid, Depleted Offense Needs to Wake Up Ahead of Divisional Round http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2...visional-round n paper, the results from their Saturday Wild Card victory over the Houston Texans indicate that the Kansas City Chiefs are a force to be reckoned with entering the NFL's Divisional playoffs. The Chiefs, after all, are coming off a 30-0 first-round win, extending their winning streak to 11. On the road against a division winner, that sure looks impressive. Most lopsided road playoff wins Year Game 1940 Bears 73, Redskins 0 1968 Colts 34, Browns 0 1987 Vikings 44, Saints 10 2015 Chiefs 30, Texans 0 1975 Cowboys 37, Rams 7 1978 Cowboys 28, Rams 0 1943 Redskins 28, Giants 0 Pro Football Reference But don't be fooled, because this was the type of game in which the real winners were the rest of Kansas City's competition in the AFC. The Chiefs were actually extremely lucky that the Texans didn't show up on Saturday. Houston's best defensive player, J.J. Watt, wasn't a factor even before leaving with a groin injury, the Texans turned the ball over five times, and the Kansas City offense was buoyed by a way-too-easy 106-yard kickoff return to start the game. Quarterback Alex Smith didn't have to break a sweat. Against the Denver Broncos or New England Patriots, he won't be so lucky. The Chiefs offense—which scored two touchdowns against a toothless Texans defense in the second half but went out of its way to keep Houston hanging around before that—lacked energy before and after losing star wide receiver Jeremy Maclin to a knee injury in the third quarter. That injury looked serious, which means Andy Reid's team—already without stud running back Jamaal Charles and starting center Mitch Morse—may not have its regular-season touchdown leader the rest of the way. They're not out of hope. Kansas City's opportunistic defense—which ranked third in football in terms of points allowed in the regular season—still had to unwrap the gifts Texans quarterback Brian Hoyer was throwing their way. According to the ESPN broadcast, this was the first shutout we've had in the playoffs in a decade and the third-most-lopsided playoff road shutout win in NFL history. Worst home playoff passer ratings this century Quarterback Year Rating Result Brian Hoyer 2015 15.9 Lost to Chiefs Shane Matthews 2001 17.9 Lost to Eagles Donovan Mcnabb 2003 19.3 Lost to Panthers Matt Cassel 2010 20.4 Lost to Ravens Rich Gannon 2000 22.0 Lost to Ravens Pro Football Reference But Smith will have to do more next Saturday, and he'll likely have to do it without his only receiver who had more than two touchdowns this season. Against Houston, especially in the first half, we saw far too many of those overly-conservative, short-of-the-sticks third-down plays the Chiefs have become famous for. And it was a flawed performance beyond that. Smith missed on a wide-open deep ball that should have been a first-half touchdown and had an uncharacteristic interception in the first quarter, and they also settled for long field goals rather than gambling on 4th-and-1 twice, which actually defies logic and precedents and can cripple an offense under more difficult circumstances. Next week, they'll undoubtedly face more difficult circumstances. You'd be crazy to argue that a team that hasn't lost since the middle of October can't rise to that occasion, but Saturday's performance wasn't nearly as impressive as the final score might indicate. "Confidence and momentum are real", Smith told Evan Washburn on CBS Sports following the game. And on Saturday, confidence and momentum were enough to beat a Texans team that did everything in its power to lose. The Patriots will likely have more than 112 net passing yards next week, and it's been seven years since New England has turned the ball over as often as Houston did Saturday. Denver's dominant defense will likely feast on an offense lacking its best two players, and the Broncos have lost just three home playoff games since 1997. Pick your poison. Hate to rain on a parade 22 years in the making, but if the depleted Chiefs want to keep rolling and resisting the law of averages, they'll have to be much better in the Divisional Playoffs.
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